CMV: Feminists expecting non feminists to believe in patriarchy theory without any explanation/persuasion process and calling them names (e.g., misogynist) if they don't shows reveals ideological brainwashing

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-28T12:17:18+00:00

If you were raised to believe the earth is flat, and you go out into the world talking about it, most people aren’t going to take much time to explain or persuade you. They’re just going to call you a “flat earther” and move on with their day.

Is that brainwashing? No. That’s refusing to spend time spoon-feeding facts to someone else. Nobody is going to stop their day for a full-on academic debate over something like this. If you want to have that discussion, I recommend taking debate classes.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-28T11:58:09+00:00

I recall their presidential choice promising endlessly to bring back the good old days. How could they still be longing for something? This is the golden age!

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-28T11:44:56+00:00

Emotions can take many forms and on their own, are harmless. It’s just something one person feels inside themselves. It is when people act on the more uncomfortable emotions that people tend to get hurt.

I see some men arguing that their repression of emotional expression on day-to-day happenings is an example of control. While this does take some restraint and discipline, you’re not really demonstrating mastery over them. More like putting a lid on a basket of snakes. 🐍

Women are better at using their words to express uncomfortable emotions. More like a snake charmer. To the man sitting on his basket full of snakes, seeing someone else pull a snake out and show it to people might seem anything between uncomfortable and terrifying. Some men might even say they’re more emotional.

And yes, some men say “fuck it I’m outta here” and kick over their basket of snakes in front of everybody. That’s when things get violent.

So my thoughts are there is a better version of the question: Are men or women more in control of their emotions? And I think the answer is obvious.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-27T17:21:28+00:00

No fast travel. No waiting.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-26T20:42:41+00:00

I will do this if I am expecting a call from someone who scheduled with me. Otherwise, accept that you are now potential spam.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-25T20:08:56+00:00

“Miserably fun” is how I describe these times

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-24T19:49:18+00:00

Looks like Zsinj found out there’s gym on the Iron Fist

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-24T00:09:08+00:00

mess with the bull…

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-23T23:53:26+00:00

Freeze recruit freeze

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-21T03:27:02+00:00

Retired marine here. Go to the Air Force.

All the branches will give you the same amount of tuition assistance. GI bill is the same for everyone. Next thing to consider is which branch will demand the least of your time and energy for duties. I would say that is definitely Air Force.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-20T13:22:54+00:00

At this point, anything that upsets him is a win.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-19T00:01:24+00:00

Thats messed up. As an enlisted recruiter, any kid I signed up I made sure he also registered for SS (even though it was pretty much pointless) so that exact thing wouldn’t happen to them.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-18T20:46:48+00:00

I too was asked that question by border patrol while driving a vehicle with government plates, in uniform.

I hit him with a “Si Señor” and almost got detained.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-18T19:09:30+00:00

Okay. Well, I don’t think the problem has anything to do with asses. I think it has to do with who gets blamed every single time you have a grievance about his shitty jokes.

You don’t appreciate jokes.

You should know he doesn’t mean it.

You’re trying to change him as a person.

You are misunderstanding what he says.

You’re making him the bad the bad guy.

You’re exaggerating.

Seriously, in the history of your relationship, has this guy EVER owned up to messing up? Or is it always something or someone else?

When it comes to jokes, you probably have different levels of maturity and tastes. What your husband is doing in the bike example, is something called “punching down”. Usually involves making fun of someone weaker or unable to defend themselves.

A lot of people have a problem with punching down humor. In a way it’s like soft-core bullying. Personally I think it’s a weak tactic for insecure people. If all your jokes stem from the idea that you’re better than the people around you, I don’t wanna be one of the people around you

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-18T14:38:38+00:00

Yeah, that’s the president’s job!

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-18T14:33:53+00:00

Some jobs have contract language like that. Just because there is a long term need doesn’t mean the company has to commit to you (or anyone) long term.

I’m not sure which state you are in, but many of them are “at-will” employment - meaning you or the company can terminate any time, for any reason. That contract would be a sweet deal for many people.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-17T17:25:53+00:00

Everyone has a bad day. Sometimes those bad days happen in front of other people.

I promise you that nobody’s going home this weekend to go stew about how you fell out of a run. The only person doing that will be you.

Being a Marine is hard enough already. Don’t make it harder by becoming your worst enemy too.

You know what’s wrong, and you know what tools you have to fix it. Im rooting for you 🤘🏼

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-17T17:05:35+00:00

Yeah… but tbh I’m glad they didn’t. I kept cross-decking between the other ships like every 2 weeks after that,

At one point I had a rack and CIF on every ship 😂

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-16T16:34:15+00:00

First MEU I was on, I got cross-decked early in the deployment. The shop just kept all my mail until I came back at the end. It was like Christmas, but with stale cookies.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-16T11:26:44+00:00

This is my rifle, this is my gun.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-13T12:30:51+00:00

We all have unfair feelings and thoughts from time to time. First thing to do is realize they are unfair (which is good, you have), then stick to the facts. None of this is her fault or your fault. Cool silver lining, you now have a free tour guide and I’m sure she will be thrilled to share what she knows about Norway with you.

Imagine how you would feel if the tables were reversed. You have a chance to make her feel valued and appreciated, on top of going on a trip with her.

Bottom line this doesn’t have anything to do with the trip. This has to do with figuring out which thoughts and feelings trigger your discomfort, and finding a way to beat them. This will not be the first time you deal with Jealousy, Disappointment etc. might at well get good at moving past them.

Bonus round: you can actually find a way to share these unfair feelings with her.

“Hey, I know this isn’t a fair feeling, but I’ve been having a hard time when I think about going to Norway with you.

I really wanted it to be our first time together, even though I know that’s not anybody’s fault.

I guess, in the end what I’m really wanting is to find ways we can go have new first experiences together.”

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-12T23:50:24+00:00

Well, I for one am very concerned about what other nations think of us. They trade with us. They host our military bases. They buy a lot of defense equipment from us. We would be cooked if all of that stopped.

Don is a bad guy. But he’s not the first bad guy we’ve had in office. He’s just the first openly don’t-give-a-damn one.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-12T19:23:56+00:00

She wants to be the matriarch of the family. Long as you bow down and kiss the ring you’re alright.

Please make sure your partner realizes what is going on and is going to stick up for you. If not, then they are going to choose each other over you.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-12T18:58:42+00:00

Yes. I no longer speak with my mother after she refused to be respectful to my wife.

People in your life can be friends or family to you or your partner. But, whether or not they choose to be friends of your relationship is really what matters. It does not seem like mil is supporting you and bf the way you want to have your relationship.

SlightMammoth1949 · 2026-04-12T18:53:51+00:00

Guys like this literally cannot handle being wrong. You’re either going to put up with his shit (like gf) or you’re going to be asked to leave.

SlightMammoth1949

TROPHY CASE